South Bend, St. Joseph County report high number of crashes

April 11, 2007|Tribune Staff Report

SOUTH BEND -- South Bend and St. Joseph County police departments reported a high number of vehicle accidents today due to icy and slushy conditions. St. Joseph County reported 33 crashes between the hours of 7 and 11:25 a.m., a spokeswoman confirmed today. South Bend Police responded to 18 crashes, all of which came within an hour and a half Wednesday morning, according to police spokesman Capt. John Williams. Williams said the number was high compared with daily averages and that the count would likely rise once residents begin their daily commute home. As always, police warned motorists to slow down and use caution while driving.